The effects of the 2019 lockdown for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on glycaemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Implications for Nursing Education.
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- 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted health services globally, and measures including lockdowns, implemented to contain spread of the disease, interrupted self-care practices for many people living with chronic disease. This thesis explored the impact of COVID-19 lockdown in Jordan on the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), focusing on glycaemic control and factors that influenced self-care and making recommendations to improve nursing education and practice for future public health crises.
Data were gathered from individuals with T2DM; comparisons before and after Jordan's first lockdown revealed significant deterioration in glycaemic control during the lockdown period. Concerns over the pandemic, increased stress, reduced physical activity, changes in exercise and diet habits and disruptions to routine healthcare services were significant contributors.
Findings highlight the need for future pandemic plans to include comprehensive diabetes self-care support programs and adequate preparation of nurses for the challenges of managing diabetes during public health emergencies. Based on these findings, experts recommended development of home-based exercise programs, telehealth systems to support diabetes care during emergencies and updating for nursing curricula to equip nurses with the skills needed to manage chronic conditions in times of crisis.
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